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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 78
More than 7.44 Cr COVID19 vaccine doses administered
13 lakh vaccine doses given till 8 pm today
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 7.44 Crore today.
A total of 7,44,42,267 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 8 pm today.
These include 89,53,552 Healthcare Workers  who have taken the 1st dose and 53,06,671 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 96,19,289 Frontline Workers  , 40,18,526 FLWs , 4,57,78,875 for more than 45 years old and 7,65,354 for more than 45 years old .
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Over 45 Years
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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89,53,552
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53,06,671
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96,19,289
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40,18,526
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4,57,78,875
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7,65,354
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6,43,51,716
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1,00,90,551
Total 13,00,146 vaccine doses were given till 8 pm today, the Seventy Eighth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 11,86,621 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 1,13,525 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of the vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date: 3rd April 2021
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Over45Years
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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18,897
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9,635
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43,873
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25,878
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1123851
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78012
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11,86,621
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1,13,525
Ministry of Power
Large Industries celebrates Energy Conservation Week across India under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency  organised a webinar for Designated Consumers under the PAT scheme during the ongoing "National Energy Conservation Week: 8th–14th December 2021", under "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav". The Designated Consumers belonged to energy intensive sectors such as Cement, Iron & Steel, Textile, Pulp & Paper, Refinery, Fertilizer, Chlor-Alkali, Thermal Power Plants, and Aluminium.
On this occasion, while delivering the keynote, the Director General, BEE congratulated the Designated Consumers for celebrating the spirit of Azadi and Amrit Utsav by organizing various activities involving awareness, outreach and commitments towards inculcating values of energy conservation and engaging in energy efficiency activities.
The webinar was conducted to interact with DCs so as to share experiences of the celebration of the week and a highlight their broad course of action plan to contribute to the recent announcements by the Hon’ble Prime Minister at COP 26, Glasgow, UK.
During the webinar, the DCs under the leadership of the Plant Head/Energy Managers highlighted the activities performed during National Energy Conservation Week. The celebration of National Energy Conservation Week included the following main activates: Painting Competition/Essay Writing, Quiz/Competition/Debates, Vriksha Ropan , Road Shows on energy conservation in the nearby areas. The DCs of all 9 sectors conducted many activities for the employees and other staff to empower them, such as energy walks, online training, tree plantations, and many more where they used social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as internal communications. All the Designated Consumers took part in mass awareness campaigns and on this journey. The webinar aimed to promote awareness amongst its personnel and the civil society around them. Over 40 DCs belonging to said sectors shared their experiences and list of activities, and it was informed that through their activities more than 1.5 Lakh individuals including employees, their families, school children, and civil society surrounding such DCs.
About PAT:
It is the flagship schemes under the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency under the National Action Plan for Climate Change, which started in 2008. The main objective of the scheme is to reduce the energy intensity of the sectors identified in the schedule of the Energy Conservation Act 2001 thru an innovation blend of regulatory and market mechanism where energy saving beyond the mandatory target can be traded in a specific market.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Union MoS for Agriculture Ms. Shobha Karandlaje visits the stalls of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at the India International Trade Fair-2021
Fairs and exhibitions provide an important platform for the promotion of agriculture schemes: Ms. Shobha Karandlaje
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, today visited the stalls of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at India International Trade Fair-2021 at Pragati Maidan and appreciated activities of all the departments/institutions and autonomous establishments etc under the Ministry.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is participating in India International Trade Fair-2021 during 14-27 November 2021 at Pragati Maidan. Glimpses of the main theme of the Indian International Trade Fair-2021 “Atmanirbhar Bharat” have been displayed through the Ministry's stall.
The Minister said that the participation of all the departments of the Ministry in such a fair is commendable. Exhibiting various schemes related to the agriculture sector, the Ministry has established a direct dialogue with the farmers. Such fairs are very helpful for the Ministry to connect with the farmers. Fairs and exhibitions provide an important platform for the promotion of agriculture schemes.
This year National Horticulture Board, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, National Centre of Organic Farming, Directorate of Marketing, Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute, Hisar, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine, and Storage, Faridabad, Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre, Spices Board, Coconut Development Board, Directorate of Cashewnut & Cocoa Development's stalls are the center of attraction.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Professor U R Rao
PM condoles the demise of Professor U R Rao
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of renowned scientist, Professor U. R. Rao.
“Saddened by demise of renowned scientist, Professor UR Rao. His remarkable contribution to India's space programme will never be forgotten.” the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Distribution of Free Foodgrains and Pulses to Migrant Labourers
Under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Scheme  for supply of free foodgrains to the migrants/stranded migrants and all those who were neither covered under the National Food Security Act, 2013  nor under any other State PDS scheme, since no data of actual number of migrants/stranded migrants was available in the Department, therefore, a liberal estimate of about 8 Cr. such persons were made by the Department  and a liberal allocation of 8 LMT foodgrains  for two months – May and June 2020 was made to States/UTs to cover maximum of migrants/stranded migrant persons under the scheme. During the initial identification of eligible persons under ANBS, the States/UTs collectively indicated about 2.8 Cr. migrants’ population to be potentially covered under the scheme. But as the process of identification and targeting of migrants/stranded migrants took substantial time in most of the States/UTs, the Government had extended the distribution period of already lifted foodgrains by States/UTs up to 31st August 2020. Thus, as per the details available from States/UTs, an average of about 2.67 Cr. persons for each of the two months of May and June 2020 have received about 2.67 LMT foodgrains under the scheme. Further, about 39,101.51 MT of chana whole  was also allocated under the scheme, out of which 16,639.73 MT were distributed by States/UTs to migrants/stranded migrants up to 31.08.2020.
The responsibility of identification of migrants/ stranded migrants and other needy persons and distribution of foodgrains to them under ANBS was entrusted to States/UTs, they were given complete freedom to issue their own guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures  to districts/field level functionaries to identify any person who didn’t possess any central/state scheme ration card or was not able to access foodgrains due to crisis. Rigorous efforts were made by States/UTs and many of them also collaborated with their counterpart Labour Departments, District Administrations, Civil Societies, Industrial Associations, NGOs and other welfare organizations to identify and distribute foodgrains to maximum migrants/stranded migrant persons anywhere in their State/UT may be in labour camps, construction sites, persons in transit, quarantine centers, shelter homes, etc.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Additional Nutrition to Children Through Anganwadis
In order to improve the nutritional status of women and children, Government is providing additional nutrition through Supplementary Nutrition Programme  under Anganwadi Services  and Scheme for Adolescent Girls  under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services  Scheme to children , Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers and out-of-school Adolescent Girls .
Further, POSHAN Abhiyaan has been launched on 8th March, 2018, with an objective to reduce malnutrition from the country in a phased manner and achieve improvement in nutritional status.
Mission Poshan 2.0  has been announced in budget 2021-2022 as an integrated nutrition support programme, to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach and outcomes with focus on developing practices that nurture health, wellness and immunity to disease and malnutrition.
No survey has been conducted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to collect data on the requirement for finalisation of supply, nor the Ministry has appointed any agency for the purchase and supply of food. However, streamlining guidelines were issued to all States/ UTs on 13.01.2021, covering several aspects such as quality assurance, supply chain management, roles and responsibilities of duty holders, procedure for procurement, integrating AYUSH concepts, Data management and Monitoring through ‘Poshan Tracker’ for transparency, efficiency and accountability in delivery of supplementary nutrition.
The Poshan Tracker application rolled out in March 2021 is a digital enabler for both beneficiaries and Government functionaries including Anganwadi workers . On the one hand, on boarding of citizens/beneficiaries on Poshan Tracker application would enable them to demand for their entitlements and on the other hand, it will act as an effective governance tool to strengthen and bring about transparency in nutrition delivery support systems for improving maternal and child under nutrition. The POSHAN Tracker management application provides a 360-degree view of the activities of the Anganwadi Centre , service deliveries of Anganwadi Workers  and complete beneficiary management for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children.
Poshan Tracker application has been built on latest technology for ensuring real time monitoring of provisioning supplementary nutrition for improving nutritional status of beneficiaries and providing real time information for prompt supervision and management of services. It has a real time monitoring dashboard available for all level department users, i.e. National, State, District, Project and Sector levels. Dashboard for Government officials and public are available separately
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
Scientists have developed a new theoretical model to quantify the inhomogeneity in density of solar corona generated by the turbulence in the electrically conducting, magnetized fluid present as plasma in it.
The solar corona is an extremely dynamic medium. It is well established from the last few decades that electrically conducting, magnetized fluid present as plasma which causes magnetohydrodynamic  wave-driven turbulence, plays an important role in the heating of the solar corona by millions of degrees.
The heating is a factor of a thousand times higher than the solar surface. The exact reason behind heating of the solar corona to such a high temperature is still an open question and is known as the ‘coronal heating problem’ in the solar physics community.
Turbulent motion in a fluid is characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. But, due to the extremely hot temperature in the solar corona, the material in the solar corona becomes like a soup of charged particles, which is called plasma. Propagation of the MHD waves in a plasma medium can cause turbulence. When the MHD-wave propagates through the medium, it carries energy, and the amount of energy depends on the density inhomogeneity of the medium.
Scientists from Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences , Nainital, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, have developed a new approach to estimate the amount of density inhomogeneity in the solar atmosphere, which can be quantified by the density filling factor . This method involves numerical simulation.
This model, Developed by Dr. Samrat Sen, a post-doctoral researcher at KU Leuven, Belgium, and Dr. Vaibhav Pant, published in The Astrophysical Journal, talks about two different methods to calculate the density filling factor. One of the methods involves calculation of the density filling factor from the area measurement obtained from the simulated data. Whereas, in the second method, forward modelling  is used for the spectroscopic measurement to estimate the density filling factor.
The researchers have found that the theoretically estimated values are in good agreement with the observed values in the solar corona. According to the study, MHD wave-driven turbulence increases the filling factor of the overdense structures, and the medium becomes more density homogeneous.
Publication: Samrat Sen and Vaibhav Pant, , ApJ 923 178
Publication link: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/AC3003
For more details, Dr. Samrat Sen can be contacted at samrat.sen[at]kuleuven.be
Figure 1: The simulated density structure of the solar corona without turbulence  and with turbulence . The contours separate the density enhanced region with the background medium.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Chandrasekhar to visit India’s first Lithium Cell Manufacturing Plant in Tirupati
The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will visit India’s first lithium cell manufacturing facility at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, tomorrow.
This state-of-the-art facility has been set up by the Chennai based Munoth Industries Limited with an outlay of Rs. 165 crores. The facility is located in one of the two Electronics Manufacturing Clusters set up in the temple town, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015.
The installed capacity of the plant at present is 270 Mwh and can produce 20,000 cells of 10Ah capacity daily. These cells are used in power bank and this capacity is around 60 per cent of India’s present requirement.
Cells for other consumer electronics like Mobile Phones, hearable and wearable devices will also be produced.
Currently India imports complete requirements of lithium-ion cells primarily from China, South Korea, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
The inauguration of this plant will be a step in the direction for realizing Prime Minister Modi’s vision of making India the global hub of electronic manufacturing, Shri Chandrasekhar said before leaving for Tirupati.
Shri Chandrasekhar will also be visiting the Dixon Technologies and United Telelinks facilities located in the two EMCs. He will also address the media after visiting the lithium cell manufacturing facility by Munoth Industries.
Ministry of Defence
AIR CHIEF MARSHAL VR CHAUDHARI TAKES OVER AS THE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari PVSM AVSM VM ADC took over as The Chief of the Air Staff  at a ceremony at Air Headquarters  today.
An alumnus of NDA, the CAS was commissioned in Dec 82 in the fighter stream of the IAF. He has flown more than 3800 hours on multiple fighter and trainer aircraft.
During his career spanning almost four decades, the CAS has tenanted many significant command and staff appointments. He has commanded a MiG-29 Squadron, two Air Force Stations and Western Air Command. His staff appointments include Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Senior Air Staff Officer at HQ Eastern Air Command, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations , Assistant Chief of Air Staff , Deputy Commandant of Air Force Academy and Air Assistant to Chief of the Air Staff.
A Cat 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor, he has served as an instructor at Flying Training Establishments and has also been an Air Force Examiner. He was a pioneer member of the Suryakiran Aerobatic Display Team. An alumnus of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, he has served as a Directing Staff there. He has also served as Directing Staff at DSCSC in Zambia. Prior to assuming the present appointment, he was the Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
CAS is a recipient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal , Ati Vishisht Seva Medal , Vayu Sena Medal  and is honorary ADC to the President of India.
In his address to the IAF, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said that he was honoured and privileged to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Indian Air Force. Extending greetings to all Air Warriors, Non Combatants , DSC personnel, civilians and their families, CAS expressed absolute faith and confidence in their ability to accomplish all assigned tasks with resolute dedication while maintaining IAF's operational capability at an all-time high.
Outlining the focus areas for Commanders and personnel, CAS said, “Protection of our Nation's sovereignty and integrity is to be ensured at any cost". He added that enhancement of operational capability through integration of newly inducted platforms, weapons and equipment with existing assets and dovetailing the same in concepts of operations would remain a priority area. He spoke on aspects of acquisition of new technology, promotion of indigenization and innovation, strengthening of cyber security, rapid adaptation of training methods to meet future demands and sustained work to nurture human resources. CAS urged all to "always uphold the ethos and credo of the 'Air Warrior', and strive to be an asset to the IAF in any role tasked for".
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with students, teachers and parents at "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021" on 7th April, 2021
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will interact with students, teachers and parents all over the world at "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021" at 7.00 PM on 7th April, 2021 through video conference.
The Prime Minister tweeted, "A new format, several interesting questions on a wide range of subjects and a memorable discussion with our brave #ExamWarriors, parents and teachers.
Watch ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ at 7 PM on 7th April...
#PPC2021"
Election Commission
Biennial Election to the Telangana Legislative Council from 09 Local Authorities’ Constituencies for 12 seats due to retirement of sitting members on 04.01.2022–reg
The term of office of the 12 sitting members of Telangana Legislative Council from 09 Local Authorities’ Constituencies is going to expire on 04.01.2022 as per details given below:
TELANGANA
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Name of Local Authorities’ Constituency
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No of Seat
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Name of the Member
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Date of Retirement
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1.
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Adilabad
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01
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Puranam Satish Kumar
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04.01.2022
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2.
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Warangal
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01
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Pochampally Srinivas Reddy
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04.01.2022
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3.
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Nalgonda
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01
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Tera Chinnapa Reddy
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04.01.2022
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4.
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Medak
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01
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V. Bhoopal Reddy
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04.01.2022
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5.
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Nizamabad
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01
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Kalvakuntla Kavitha
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04.01.2022
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6.
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Khammam
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01
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Balasani Laxminarayana
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04.01.2022
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7.
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Karimnagar
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02
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T. Bhanuprasad Rao
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04.01.2022
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Naradasu Laxman Rao
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8.
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Mahabubnagar
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02
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Kasireddy Narayan Reddy
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04.01.2022
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Kuchukulla Damoder Reddy
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9.
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Ranga Reddy
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02
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Sri Patnam Mahender Reddy
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04.01.2022
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Sunkari Raju
2. Now, the Commission has decided to hold biennial election to Telangana Legislative Council from above mentioned 09 Local Authorities’ Constituencies in accordance with the following programme:-
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Events
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Dates
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Issue of Notifications
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16th November, 2021 
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Last date of making nominations
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23rd November, 2021 
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Scrutiny of nominations
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24th November, 2021 
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Last date for withdrawal of candidatures
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26th November, 2021 
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Date of Poll
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10th December, 2021 
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Hours of Poll
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08:00 am to 04:00 pm
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Counting of Votes
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14th December, 2021 
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Date before which election shall be completed
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16th December, 2021 
- Broad Guidelines of Covid-19 as already issued by ECI as well as the recent guidelines issued by ECI as contained in para 06 of Press Note dated 28.09.2021 available at link https://eci.gov.in/candidate-political-parties/instructions-on-covid-19/ to be followed, wherever applicable, during entire election process for all persons.
- The Model Code of Conduct concerning the said election will come into force with immediate effect in the concerned Constituency. Please see the details in Commission’s website under https://eci.gov.in/files/file/4070-biennial-bye-elections-to-the-legislative-councils-from-council-constituencies-by-graduates%E2%80%99-and teachers%E2%80%99-and-local-authorities%E2%80%99-constituencies-%E2%80%93-mcc-instructions-%E2%80%93-regarding/
5. The Chief Secretary, Telangana is being directed to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the election.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
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More than 3.11 crore beneficiaries enrolled and Maternity benefits of more than Rs.12150 crores disbursed to over 2.77 crore beneficiaries under PMMVY
Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana , more than 3.11 crore beneficiaries have been enrolled and maternity benefits of more than Rs.12150 crores have been disbursed to over 2.77 crore beneficiaries since inception of the scheme and till 21.11.2022.
The State-wise number of beneficiaries enrolled under PMMVY since inception of the scheme and till 21.11.2022 is at Annexure-I.
Under PMMVY, maternity benefits can be availed only on the basis of Aadhaar number of beneficiary so as to avoid any duplication or malpractices. The eligible beneficiary receives cash incentive directly to their Bank/Post Office Account linked to her Aadhaar Number in Direct Benefit Transfer  mode.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tribute to Atal Ji at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ and at Parliament House
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today paid tribute to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ , and at Parliament House.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Earlier today, paid tributes to Atal Ji at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ and at Parliament House.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
40.49 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
3,02,69,796total recoveries across the country so far
Recovery Rate increases to 97.31%
42,004patients recovered during last 24 hours
India reports 41,157new cases in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently at 4,22,660
Active cases constitute 1.36% of total cases
Weekly Positivity Rate remainsbelow5%, currently at 2.08%
Daily positivity rate at 2.13%, less than 3% for 27consecutive days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 44.39cr tests total conducted